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Malaysia’s Highest Court Affirms Death Sentence for Convicted Murderer of AmBank Founder

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s top court has reaffirmed the death sentence for a former tow truck driver found guilty in the high-profile assassination of a prominent bank founder, marking the culmination of a legal saga that has captivated the nation for over a decade. In a definitive ruling issued Monday, the Federal Court denied Koong Swee Kwan’s plea for a reduced sentence, reinforcing the extraordinary nature of the crime which involved the cold-blooded murder …

“LNG exports: ‘Selling it to the highest bidder'” – US Places Environmental Concerns in the Backseat

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – The Calcasieu Pass LNG facility is considered a beacon of light at night, but for John Allaire, a retired oil and gas engineer, it’s a source of concern. The facility, which “super-cools” fracked shale gas for export to LNG tankers, has raised environmental and social issues for neighboring communities. Furthermore, the expansion of the facility, known as CP2, has drawn attention from German state-owned business, Securing Energy for Europe, indicating Germany’s …